VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[BigAkoya]

The mop Cosmos is in rose gold. It is hard to tell the difference is that picture, though!

I will add that I agree that I will also collect a limited amount of VCA. I haven't exactly decided what all I will buy, but I just want a few more pieces of Alhambra and perhaps Frivole, Cosmos, or Perlee to mix with classic diamond jewelry pieces. I have a few random Tiffany pieces, also. I am a little undecided about adding another watch, because I almost never wear one since I usually have my phone handy! My main problem is buying more than I actually wear, so I am trying very hard to stop doing that! I am passing along some pieces to my daughters, though. VCA still is my favorite branded jewelry overall. I love far more pieces than I'd consider buying!

Thanks for clarifying it's RG. It makes a lot more sense now as the SA showed me RG Cosmos earrings. I am sure VCA stocked up the boutiques to sell these pieces given this new ad in the NM Christmas catalog. I bet the same ad will be in Vogue and Town & Country.

May I suggest you consider a ring?! I've seen your beautiful goodies... earrings, necklaces, bracelets... but no ring!
I think a ring would be the perfect addition so you can mix and match.

On watch... I love watches. Ironically, my watch is the first thing I put on in the morning and the last thing I take off at night. I am never without my watch. I am also never without my iPhone, so my watch is not really for telling time. I see a watch as a piece of jewelry.

 

[BigAkoya]

I also do not plan to have a large vca collection. Though that is likely all relative.

haha at your DH. He has strong opinions. I agree with him in that I much prefer the mop ones and would not consider the onyx ones.
My DH does not have strong opinions on the stuff I buy and he can not articulate why he does not like something. And if he knows I like it he will just say he likes it.
I showed DH the meat comparison of the holiday pendant and now every time I bring up the pendant he cracks a lunch meat joke I ended up buying it for my daughter. So I hope I am not in for a lifetime of the jokes.

That's so funny on the lunch meat jokes! I must admit, when I saw the HP this past Saturday, my first thought was comparing it to Spam.

I think your daughter will love the HP; that such a sweet thought to get it for her. The downside is she will want more VCA and now you have to share your goodies with her!

 

[tenshix]

That's so funny on the lunch meat jokes! I must admit, when I saw the HP this past Saturday, my first thought was comparing it to Spam.

I think your daughter will love the HP; that such a sweet thought to get it for her. The downside is she will want more VCA and now you have to share your goodies with her!

My mom always used the excuse of “I have 3 daughters! I am buying so many so that I can share with them and the cost per wear between 4 people are really good” to my dad to convince him why it’s okay for her to have so many pieces of anything (jewelry, clothing, bags, etc.), which is funny because I see myself using the same excuse if I am blessed with a daughter in the future

 

[MyDogTink]

Totally agree with you on Tiffany diamonds, and I have actually compared in real life, so it's not just the Blue Box I'm hung up on. No, the 5 row will not turn, it did not for me. I tried on the Small.

I too am running out of ideas with VCA, and I don't want to buy for the sake of buying and collecting which is easy to do with VCA. After a few more VCA pieces, I will focus back on colored gemstones. Tiffany has beautiful colored gemstones as I am sure you know. In case you are interested, next time you go to Tiffany, check out their Paraiba Tourmalines rings. I am in love with their Paraibas. I'm not sure if you go to NYC to get your bling, but the temporary Tiffany store on 57th is laid out quite nice. Feels easier to shop, more roomy.

I think you can post a pic of your Frivole ring and toss in the 5 row. It's still a VCA modshot!

I’ve been reading and enjoying the pictures in the VCA threads but haven’t been able to respond. So two quick things:
1. Love the ring on you.
2. For paraiba tourmaline, check out Mark Henry. I have their Alexandrite and they are a wonderful company to work with. I’ve been thinking about a paraiba from them.

 

[missie1]

I love Cosmos...all of it! I don't think I am a rg person, either, though. I think it is beautiful and am tempted, but I just don't think it would go with anything I wear, sadly.




Thanks for this picture! I really want blue agate in wg, too! I think it would be so pretty with the wg mop in the summer!

I was thinking along the same lines and add tennis bracelet would be so fabulous. Hopefully they introduce next year.

 

[BigAkoya]

I’ve been reading and enjoying the pictures in the VCA threads but haven’t been able to respond. So two quick things:
1. Love the ring on you.
2. For paraiba tourmaline, check out Mark Henry. I have their Alexandrite and they are a wonderful company to work with. I’ve been thinking about a paraiba from them.

Thank you on the ring. I hope it really does not take 6 months, but I am fine to wait.
Alexandrites are so unique! I am sure you enjoy watching yours change colors. I'm not sure if you have looked at Paraiba's, but the fine ones just glow. Thanks for tip about Mark Henry.

 

[BigAkoya]

So ladies here is Instagram post of the

So here is Instagram photo of Blue Agate in both metal options. This is were I first spotted it.

I am really liking the WG blue agate. Do you by chance have a photo of a WG 20 blue agate? I have sesarched all over and cannot find one. I only see the YG.

Are you thinking of getting the WG version? I think it would look really nice... so summery.

 

[missie1]

I am really liking the WG blue agate. Do you by chance have a photo of a WG 20 blue agate? I have sesarched all over and cannot find one. I only see the YG.

Are you thinking of getting the WG version? I think it would look really nice... so summery.

I will check Instagram and see if we can find one. I am thinking about it and I need to decide by January

 

[BigAkoya]

I will check Instagram and see if we can find one. I am thinking about it and I need to decide by January

I just found the blue agate thread and read every posts.
When blue agate first came out, I asked about it in WG, but the collection was so new at the time and only came in a bracelet and 10, my SA said no. I was also just "asking" and not serious as in "I want to order a set." My guess is blue agate has been out for so long they will do a SO in WG of piece.

That said, I have still not seen anyone with a WG 20, so maybe bWG racelets and earrings are ok, but not a WG 20.
If you have not read the blue agate thread, it's worth a read. Lots of great blue agate photos to drool over!

 

[marbella8]

I just found the blue agate thread and read every posts.
When blue agate first came out, I asked about it in WG, but the collection was so new at the time and only came in a bracelet and 10, my SA said no. I was also just "asking" and not serious as in "I want to order a set." My guess is blue agate has been out for so long they will do a SO in WG of piece.

That said, I have still not seen anyone with a WG 20, so maybe bWG racelets and earrings are ok, but not a WG 20.
If you have not read the blue agate thread, it's worth a read. Lots of great blue agate photos to drool over!

I personally didn’t like the blue-agate 10-motif necklace on myself, but love it on others, and really love the bracelet on others. I used to wear a lot of colored-stone bracelets, but really tend to only wear gold and diamonds now, easier to match as I’m getting older.

 

[BigAkoya]

I personally didn’t like the blue-agate 10-motif necklace on myself, but love it on others, and really love the bracelet on others. I used to wear a lot of colored-stone bracelets, but really tend to only wear gold and diamonds now, easier to match as I’m getting older.

Thanks for your thoughts! I actually love color (big fan of colored gemstones), but for some reason, the blue agate was not love at first sight, nor second sight. I've seen blue agate twice in real life, and on both occasions, I dismissed it. The SA offered for me to try it on, but I told him not to bother taking it out of the case. I'm annoyed at myself now as now I keep thinking about it. I think I shall make a cup of hot chocolate, spray some whipped cream on top, and then see if I dream of WG blue agate tonight.

 

[marbella8]

Thanks for your thoughts! I actually love color (big fan of colored gemstones), but for some reason, the blue agate was not love at first sight, nor second sight. I've seen blue agate twice in real life, and on both occasions, I dismissed it. The SA offered for me to try it on, but I told him not to bother taking it out of the case. I'm annoyed at myself now as now I keep thinking about it. I think I shall make a cup of hot chocolate, spray some whipped cream on top, and then see if I dream of WG blue agate tonight.

Be careful, the hot chocolate may make you love anything!
I actually think BA will look more chic with white gold on certain people like myself, even though I’m a YG lover. The transparent BA with YG didn’t suit me at all, even though I have the Blue-Porcelain HP and it looks good. I think it’s the transparency of the stone and so-many of them next to each other with the YG. For MOP, the WG looks better on me than the YG

The WG-BA (if you can SO it or it actually gets released soon) would look lovely with your WG mop.

 

[lynne_ross]

Thanks for your thoughts! I actually love color (big fan of colored gemstones), but for some reason, the blue agate was not love at first sight, nor second sight. I've seen blue agate twice in real life, and on both occasions, I dismissed it. The SA offered for me to try it on, but I told him not to bother taking it out of the case. I'm annoyed at myself now as now I keep thinking about it. I think I shall make a cup of hot chocolate, spray some whipped cream on top, and then see if I dream of WG blue agate tonight.

The blue agate would go beautifully with your lapis ring. Even if different shade. I wear my lapis bracelet with my blue agate necklace all the time. They are not exactly same but similar enough average person thinks they are same stone. I also love blue with a nautical theme. It would suit your style well.

 

[lynne_ross]

The flat directly next to ours was robbered the other night. Got away with cash and about 200k usd of jewellery. Without giving much details it sounds like it was a ‘smash and grab’ scenario. Good reminder to lock your stuff up.

 

[A bottle of Red]

The flat directly next to ours was robbered the other night. Got away with cash and about 200k usd of jewellery. Without giving much details it sounds like it was a ‘smash and grab’ scenario. Good reminder to lock your stuff up.

Terrifying